JimD Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Took the time to run several experiments with the OBD and CVRSS in my '98 Seville. My struts and shocks currently pass the OBD tests. I wanted to know what value of resistor would satisfy (fool) the OBD should I decide to install passive struts or shocks on my car. To make a potentially long story short; a 4.7k Ohm, 1/2 Watt resistor inserted in the chassis connector (where the strut damper valve should connect) will pass the OBD test. Radio Shack part # 271-1124 for a package of 5 resistors ($0.99). I expect any resistance of 1k Ohm or more "should" do the trick, but I wanted to work with 1/2 Watt resistors and I started with a higher value as my first guess. I doubt if this will work in '97 and previous Sevilles because the damper valves are different. And I have no idea if it will work on newer models with Magnetic Ride Control type struts and shocks. If some of you want to read my theory and methodology, I can type a longer version. Jim Drive your car. Use your cell phone. CHOOSE ONE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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